 10/31/2026
Good morning church family,
Tomorrow Daylight Savings Time ends. November 1st at 2:00 a.m. to be specific. Lord willing we all gain an extra hour of sleep, where mornings will be brighter, while evenings get darker.
GIVING THANKS & PRAISE TO GOD:
Thanks to all who donated towards the Griffin childbirth center and a special thanks to Tammie Carey for leading this! The donation bin is overflowing, so a sincere thanks to all who contributed! Tammie will be organizing the bin soon. If there is anyone who would like to write a personal note of encouragement to one of these families who will be beginning their new parenting journey, please write your note on the index cards which will be provided on the back table. Words of wisdom, encouragement, and scriptures, would be great to share.
Thanks to Chidi for leading the devotional at the men’s breakfast. There were 25 men who attended and all were edified. Thanks to all who brought in food and to Dennis who cooks mean pancakes and a LOT of them!
 
 
We give a big note of THANKS to Derin & Kristen Wilson for organizing the Trunk or Treat last Saturday night. There were 14 families who decorated their trunks and there was a great turn-out! A great time was had by all. No doubt, the adults had more fun than the kids! Photos are below.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Brother Devlal will have cataract surgery on November 4th.
Michelle Wilson requested prayers as she is having extensive dental work done over the next few weeks.
Prayers for Gus and Judith who are in Puerto Rico for a week, visiting family.
Prayers for Kevin Jones’ Father Michael who needed to have triple by-pass surgery. Kevin & Karla are in Florida to be with his parents until his Father is discharged.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday evening Bible study via zoom at 7:00 p.m. Ron is leading us in an in depth study of the book of John. If you are unsure as to how to share God’s Word with someone, please invite them to join this study as this book is foundational to the Christian faith. Our numbers are growing on Wednesday nights, praise God!
WOMEN OPENING THE WORD
Tuesday morning Ladies Bible studies via zoom will be at 9:30 on November 3rd & 17th. Casandra Martin’s book – Women Opening the Word – “The ABC’S of a Godly Heart”. The books can be ordered on-line individually. Please see Lisa or Nadine if you have any questions.
The Saturday Ladies Bible study will be at 10:00 on November 14th at the church building. We are finishing up the Women Opening the Word study on the Aroma of Christ. The lesson will be on “The Fragrance of Life & Death” .
beardsleyzoo.org/glow-wild/
Families with Young Children will be going to the Beardsley Zoo to see GLOW WILD on November 28th. Please see Derin or Kristen Wilson for details.
Tidal River Christian Camp
TRCC 2027 Camping Season Save the Date
Lisa Saracino is planning a fun “Ladies night of fellowship” after the New Year as we have done in the past. Stay tuned for more details.
Psalm 19:1
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies proclaim His handiwork.”
As the earth prepares to get ready for winter, everyone braces up for the winter season to come.
The animal kingdom also prepares for the extreme cold which affects all animals in different ways. For many animals, finding enough food in winter can be difficult because their main source of food such as insects or green plants is in short supply. God in all of His glory, has created it all!
Hibernation is what most of us know when some species of bears and bats other large mammals go into a deep physiological shutdown lasting the winter season (3 to 6 months.)
Torpor is when an animal’s system slows down with reduced heart and breathing rates, but they can recover quickly (within an hour or less), when the temperatures rise. Animals such as Red Pandas, raccoons, skunks, badgers, and small rodents and even hummingbirds, use torpor to regularly save energy.
BRUMATION is a similar state to hibernation and torpor, but affects reptiles (snakes, amphibians) since they are ectotherms. Crocodiles, bury themselves under sheets of frozen ice sometimes with their snouts only visible. This shows the key signs of lowered breathing and metabolic rate, but the animals will continue to drink. They do not eat. Crockodiles for example will stop eating when temperatures drop below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. They must completely empty their digestive tracts before brumation. If food remains in their stomach when the temperature drops, it can rot and be fatal because their metabolism is too slow to digest it. Brumation can last from 1 to 8 months.
AESTATION is one other kind of state which animals can enter to survive hot temperature extremes. This is seen in fish and invertebrates and helps animals from drying out. Aestivation can end fairly quickly when the weather conditions improve. Desert tortoises and a wide variety of frogs aestivate to save energy when water and flood are low. Other animals and invertebrates affected by estivation are lemurs, hedgehogs, land snails, insects, and crustaceans.
Psalm 104:24-25
“How many are your works, LORD!
In wisdom you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.“
In Matthew 18:1 the disciples asked….
“Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
After placing a child among them, Jesus answers
“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”
Last Saturday young & old enjoyed our annual Trunk or Treat where families decorate their car trunks for the children, who go trunk…to trunk….picking up treats and looking at all of the fantastic creative trunks made by all. There was an air of excitement, wonder, fun, and fellowship for all ages.
 
 
In Matthew 18:3-4 and Mark 10:15, Jesus said people “must become like little children in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. “
Children love & trust implicitly!
Children are totally dependent and rely on their parents for food, protection, love and care. Believers in Christ must trust that God will provide.
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply every need of yours
according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.“
Children look at life with wonder, curiosity and a deep desire to learn.
Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,
teaching and admonishing one another in all
wisdom.”
Children forgive!
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.“
In God’s kingdom, greatness is defined by humble service, a humble heart, and complete dependence on God.
Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path“.
Psalm 145:14
“The LORD sustains all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down.“
Having a childlike faith reflects faith, hope and love!
1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these things remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.“
Praise God we have congregation of adults who embrace the same JOY as a child!
 
Praise God this congregation makes time for our precious littles!
 
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.“
Psalm 16:11
“You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.“
We are grateful for all who took the time to humbly send the message to our children that they are special!
Hebrews 11:6
“Without faith, it is impossible to please God”
Unquestionably, our faith is the essence of Christian life. Hebrews 11 which is known as the faith chapter brings us to our knees in reading about spiritual giants whom God used to teach us about faith.
Thanks to all for leading the way for these children!
Jesus reminds us all that anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child, will never enter it.
Our children can teach us a lot about having the right heart condition. Their pure faith encourages us to approach the Lord with humility and wonder, celebrating the joy and security found in only in His love.
Listen to their hearts!
KEEP SINGING:
THE GREATEST COMMANDS
Love the Lord,
Thy God with all thy heart,
With all thy soul, all thy strength, All thy mind.
Love the Lord,
Thy God with all thy heart,
For God is love, God is love, God is love.
Love one another, for love is of God.
He who loves is born of God, and knows God.
He who does not love, does not know God,
For God is love, God is love, God is love.
God is Love,
God is Love,
God is Love,
God is Love,
God is Love,
Love bears all things,
Believes all things
Love hopes all things
Endures all things.
Love the Lord,
Thy God with All thy heart,
With all thy soul, all thy strength, all thy mind.
Love the Lord,
Thy God with All thy heart
With all thy strength, all thy mind
For God is Love,
God is Love,
God is Love
HOW GREAT THOU ART
Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow with humble adoration
And then proclaim, “My God, how great Thou art”
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
To the Praise of His Glory…
Bruce & Paula
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